Jun 28, 2021 · The standard is just dried peas (I think marrowfat peas) simmered in seasoned water until they go mushy. No cream, no mint. Mint is great with normal peas but woul be wierd with fish and chips.

IIRC mushy peas require some sort of chemical or treatment to make them mushy - its not just overcooking - it's possible that the seasoning contains that?

Nov 5, 2021 · I have half a tin of mushy peas that need eating today. I was going to have them for lunch with something but I don't know what. I have a pretty full pantry so lots of options but I'd like something uniquely British. Any suggestions?

Oct 31, 2017 · It's to speed up the soaking process, mushy peas are traditionally made from dried marrowfat peas. Your supposed to drain and wash the soaked peas prior to cooking so you only have trace elements of it at most.

May 19, 2023 · Honest question: what’s the hype around mushy peas? Like are they seasoned and mashed with other ingredients, or is the dish literally just straight peas that have been mashed?

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Aug 18, 2022 · The benefit of modern, improved labelling is I can tell you both Bachelors Chip Shop Style Mushy Peas, and Bachelors Original Mushy Peas are made of: Processed Peas (95%), Water, Sugar, Salt, Colours (Riboflavin, Brilliant Blue FCF) But what if there's more salt or sugar in one versus the other I hear you say!

Dec 6, 2022 · It's because mushy peas are actually cooked in the cans they are sold in. Because they have a tendency to go grey when boiled to absolute buggary, as they are, manufacturers put food dye in.

Feb 27, 2022 · Actually the two aren't all that different, except mushy peas is just cooked peas with salt and pepper, and pease porridge would be cooked with salt pork, and/or other meats and vegetables for flavoring. I make mine with smoked bacon ends, and lots of onions and garlic.

Oct 30, 2022 · Said mushy peas smelt of actual human poo (dunno what they did to them) and we all had the squits after. Put a trip advisor review up and the owner replied ADAMENT that this is normal and people "come from miles around for their mushy peas on their roast".